IXYS Introduces the PCX-6425 150A High Power Laser Diode Driver
October 13 2016 - 8:30AM
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors,
mixed signal and digital ICs for power conversion and motion
control applications, announced today the introduction of the
PCX-6425 high power laser diode driver/current source by its IXYS
Colorado division. This instrument provides precision pulsed
current with accurate microprocessor-based digital power control.
The PCX-6425 is an air cooled, bench top high
power current source designed to drive laser diodes, bars and
arrays at up to 150 amperes of current and 120 volts maximum
forward voltage. Pulse widths are adjustable from 100 microseconds
to 5 milliseconds with pulse repetition rates from single shot to
100 Hz. With variable output current and voltage, the PCX-6425 is
ideal for research, laboratory, scientific and industrial
applications.
The PCX-6425 may be operated through its
intuitive front panel controls. The display provides immediate
visual confirmation of all operating parameters, including output
voltage, pulsed current set points, and error/fault messages.
For automated applications, complete control of
the instrument is provided through RS-232 or USB computer
interfaces.
Conveniently located front panel BNC connector
allows the PCX-6425 to be externally triggered. The current monitor
and voltage monitor are also located on the front panel utilizing a
BNC connector for each.
The laser diode is connected to the front panel
of the PCX-6425 through a low-impedance twisted pair cable designed
to preserve the fidelity of high-speed current pulses.
PCX-6425 features:
- Variable output current from 0 amperes to 150 amperes
- Variable output voltage from 0 volts to 120 volts
- Rise and fall times less than 25 microseconds
- Pulse widths from 100 microseconds to 5,000 microseconds
- Able to drive both single diodes and arrays with variable
forward voltages up to 120 volts
- Diode and driver safety features, including overcurrent limit,
open-load detection and diode steering (prevents reverse
current)
- Simplified operation with intuitive touch screen interface
- USB and RS232 computer interfaces standard
- CE and RoHS compliant
“The PCX-6425 builds on the architecture of IXYS
Colorado’s proven pulsed current source designs, while
incorporating adjustable output voltage to provide a broader range
of operating parameters and design flexibility,” said Stephen
Krausse, General Manager of IXYS Colorado. “This driver leverages
decades of IXYS Colorado design and the power integration
experience of our parent company, IXYS Corporation, with its
advanced power MOS device technology, to deliver one of the highest
power, most user-friendly drivers available on the market
today.”
The PCX-6425 is available directly from IXYS
Colorado (also known as Directed Energy, Inc. or DEI) Tel. (970)
493-1901, Fax (970) 232-3025, Email sales@ixyscolorado.com,
http://www.ixyscolorado.com or through your local authorized
IXYS/IXYSRF sales representative.
Safe Harbor Statement
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that are not statements of historical fact, including the
performance, rating, availability and suitability for various
applications, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. There
are a number of important factors that could cause the results of
IXYS to differ materially from those indicated by these
forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks detailed
from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including its Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements.
Contact:
IXYS Corporation
Stephen Krausse, 970-493-1901
s.krausse@ixyscolorado.com
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